Automation engineer (injection molding & turnkey manufacturing cells)

Candidates who are willing to relocate to Hyderabad will be highly preferred

Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled Automation Engineer to design, build, and implement automated injection molding manufacturing cells. The role involves complete ownership of turnkey automation systems including tooling design, robotic automation, EOAT, vision inspection integration, PLC programming, and full system integration within injection molding environments.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop turnkey automated injection molding cells, including full system architecture and execution

Integrate robots for part removal, handling, trimming, inspection, and packaging operations

Design and develop end-of-arm tooling (EOAT), fixtures, and automation mechanisms

Build automated systems covering demolding, degating, inspection, leak testing, assembly, and packaging

Interface and integrate automation with injection molding machines and auxiliary equipment

Tooling & Mechanical Design

Design injection molds and tooling components aligned with automation requirements

Develop automation fixtures, nests, and EOAT systems

Create detailed CAD models and manufacturing drawings

Select and integrate sensors, actuators, pneumatics, and motion components

Collaborate with toolmakers and machine shops for execution

Controls & Electrical Integration

Program PLCs (Allen Bradley / Siemens preferred)

Integrate robots, vision systems, sensors, pneumatics, and servo systems

Develop HMI interfaces for system control

Implement safety systems and interlocks

Commission, debug, and optimize complete automation cells

Required Skills (Non-Negotiable)

Injection molding expertise

Tooling design capability

Robotics integration

EOAT design

PLC programming

Mechanical design (Solid Works or equivalent)

Vision system integration

Automation troubleshooting

Preferred Experience

Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) molding

Medical device manufacturing environments

Cleanroom automation

Vision inspection systems

Leak testing systems

Turnkey automation cell build experience

Education / Experience Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Robotics, or Manufacturing Engineering degree, or equivalent hands-on experience with 15+ years in automation and injection molding systems